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The goal of journalists: Seek truth. The goal of government: Control truth

Cindy Von Quednow • May 9, 2008

Originally Published May 8, 2008 Seek truth and report it. Minimize harm. Act independently. Be accountable. These are the four main principles of the Society of Professional Journalists code of ethics, what aspiring and professional journalists should live by and faithfully follow. It describes journalists' responsibility to the public in reporting and providing them with the truth of what goes on in the world, no matter how reluctant or skeptical the public might be.

Snoop Dogg’s ‘Ego Trippin’ shows musical growth

Bejan Siavoshy • May 9, 2008

Originally Published April 22, 2008 What can I write that will sway your mind away from that disturbingly catchy single that is inescapable from radio stations coast to coast? Yeah, "Sexual Eruption" (or "Seduction," depending on what you prefer to sing out loud when your car windows are rolled up) is a hit, and rightfully so.

Delio is Freshman of the Year Yearerence

Debby von Winckelmann • May 9, 2008

Originally Published May 5, 2008 Nick Delio was named Freshman of the Year last week, in addition to being selected to the First Team of the Big West Men's All-Conference Golf Team. Delio finished fifth in the Big West Championship Tournament, shooting a 4-under, 212 (75-72-65). Delio's last round 65 was the lowest round of the tournament.

Strong-arm robberies continue, suspects unidentified

Dylan Miles • May 9, 2008

Originally Published February 25, 2008 Campus police have yet to identify any suspects in the continuing investigation of a series of strong-arm robberies that have recently occurred on and near campus. A campus crime alert, issued on Feb. 19 by campus police, addressed the issue of the robberies that have occurred within the past two weeks.

Best of letters to the editor

defaultuser • May 9, 2008

Originally Published April 21, 2008 I'm sure that whether we are current undergrads, graduating seniors, or alumni, we can all agree that graduation from a university is a monumental moment. Ethnic background is irrelevant when it comes to the commitment and dedication it takes to make it through endless hours of stress, homework, studying and writing novels commonly known as final papers.

Banning Barbie won’t fix young girls’ body image issues

Eileen Mansoorian • May 9, 2008

Originally Published May 7, 2008 She's a doctor, a pilot, and more recently a whimsical island princess. She's also a hazard to little girls. Since her debut to the world in 1959, Barbie has been creating quite a commotion with her unachievable proportions. She has been marketed to little girls as the doll that can do it all: be a doctor and look fabulous while doing it.

Governor at Plaza del Sol, appoints secretary of service and volunteer

Linda Coburn • May 9, 2008

Originally Published February 27, 2008 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a historic executive order on the stage of Plaza del Sol Center yesterday establishing a new California cabinet position called the secretary of service and volunteering. Speaking to a capacity crowd in the performing arts center, Schwarzenegger announced that Karen Baker, a graduate of UCLA who has been serving the Schwarzenegger administration as the executive director of California Volunteers, would be the first in the nation to hold a cabinet position dedicated to volunteerism.

Students rally in Sacramento against CSU budget cuts

Cynthia Gomez • May 9, 2008

Originally Published April 23, 2008 SACRAMENTO- About 50 CSUN students marched on the streets of Sacramento on Monday to join the estimated 1,500 students and other members of the public onto the north steps of the state's Capitol in order to get their message across to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: No budget cuts to higher education.

‘Shine a Light’ presents the Rolling Stones with gusto

Dylan Miles • May 9, 2008

Originally Published April 8, 2008 After giving respective credit to The Band in "The Last Waltz" and Bob Dylan in "No Direction Home: Bob Dylan," Oscar award winning director Martin Scorsese uses the camera to shine a directorially distinctive light on yet another of rock and roll's musical giants, the Rolling Stones.

Evangelical group protests homosexuals, American society

Bejan Siavoshy • May 9, 2008

Originally Published February 13, 2008 Sierra Quad was the site of a hostile encounter between an evangelical group preaching against homosexuality and the downfall of Americans and CSUN students who oppose their views on Tuesday. The group members, who were on a campus tour of southern California colleges and universities, were holding signs displaying their beliefs.

Matadors defeat Bruins 4-1

Donna Gould • May 9, 2008

Originally Published April 22, 2008 More than 130 people packed the Valley Ice Center in Panorama City on Friday to watch the CSUN men's hockey team close its regular season with a 4-1 victory over rival UCLA. The crowd, which set a season-high attendance record, was animated from the start as Northridge delivered hard hits and tough defense.

Matadors upset two at tourney

Debby von Winckelmann • May 9, 2008

Originally Published May 1, 2008 The CSUN women's water polo team saved its best for last, pulling off two upsets in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament over the weekend at the Aztec Aquaplex on the campus of San Diego State University. After losing their first game to Arizona State University 10-8 on Friday, the Matadors beat Long Beach State 8-7 on Saturday and UC Irvine 7-6 on Sunday.